During the trial for his events, a lawyer tries to help her client, a priest, seek the truth about what happened to the young woman who died under his care while performing an exorcism to cure her of a demonic possession and eventually lets the truth about it be known. This wasn't anywhere as bad as it could've been. The film is really split into two halves here with this one being basically helped greatly by its…
One person's story of faith and possession.
When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants to believe what Father Moore says is true.
Top Cast
Laura Linney
Erin Bruner
Tom Wilkinson
Father Moore
Campbell Scott
Ethan Thomas
Jennifer Carpenter
Emily Rose
Kenneth Welsh
Dr. Mueller
Mary Beth Hurt
Judge Brewster
Colm Feore
Karl Gunderson
Henry Czerny
Dr. Briggs
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Dr. Adani
Duncan Fraser
Dr. Cartwright
Mary Black
Dr. Vogel
Julian Christopher
District Attorney
Terence Kelly
Medical Examiner
Katie Keating
Alice
Marilyn Norry
Maria Rose
Taylor Hill
Emily's Sister #3
Reviews
**_Scares the hell out of ya_** This was based on the actual story of a German girl who died while being exorcised in the late 1970s. The priest was then put on trial for neglectful homicide. Google it for details. Erin Bruner (Laura Linney) plays an agnostic who defends the priest (Tom Wilkinson) while the prosecutor (Campbell Scott) is a believer. This creates some problems: How can an unbeliever defend a…
FAQ about The Exorcism of Emily Rose
What is The Exorcism of Emily Rose about?
When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be…
When was The Exorcism of Emily Rose released?
The Exorcism of Emily Rose was released in 2005.
What genres does The Exorcism of Emily Rose belong to?
The Exorcism of Emily Rose is categorised as Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller.
Who stars in The Exorcism of Emily Rose?
The cast of The Exorcism of Emily Rose includes Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, Campbell Scott, Jennifer Carpenter, Kenneth Welsh.